Gold Cup: USA-Grenada

What do we know about the Spice Boyz, the USA's opening opponent in Group B play of the Gold Cup at Qwest Field in Seattle this evening?

They're making their first Gold Cup appearance and are the least-populated nation (90,000) to ever qualify for the tournament. English Coach Tommy Taylor won the FA Cup as a West Ham defender in 1975, played more than 500 games for the Hammers and Leyton Orient, and later coached numerous clubs. In the FIFA rankings, Grenada has passed Canada, El Salvador and Guatemala within CONCACAF and sliced its standing in half in just two years (from 176 to 88). The handful of foreign-based players include midfielder Shalrie Joseph (New England Revolution, MLS) and forward Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers, Premier League).

When does your season start,because ours is weeks away and i just hate the close season. As a Plymouth Argyle supporter,i await the coming Championship with interest,as Argyle have been been taken over by local and international consortium types. What standard are the American sides compared to the English sides( Premiership/Championship),what league could the US sides hold their own in over here etc,what players are there to watch out for in the US.

Our domestic season runs from April to November. Our best teams could hang in the Championship, and our worst would be close to promotion in League 1, if you ask me. If you're in the States, right now two of the best teams in our MLS are playing on ESPN2 right now.

With our lineup tonight, I'm sure you've heard the hype around Adu, Davies, the forward, showed very well for himself in the recent Confed Cup, and I personally am high on Robbie Rogers. Our right back, Steve Cherundolo, is a veteran with years of experience in the Bundesliga.

These youngsters are making a case for a possible dangerous 4-3-3 formation a few years from now. We've got a surplus of central midfielders, mostly defensive minded, but some good creative ones, coupled with speedy, skilled wingers, and Altidore, Davies, or whatever big man can actually score for us.

I know, a bit premature, as this is only Greneda, but you can't deny this is seriously a possibility, especially if some of our midfielders get experience in Europe.

Best story or worst story here in England,depends on which way you look at it. Man Utd have signed sick note Owen,former Liverpool and England star from 'oh dear, your now in the Championship' Newcastle. Let us be honest here,shall we!. Ronaldo was class,Teves was class and Owen,yeah right (he was good once). The Liverpool fans are sure to love that one,not.

5-4-1 system is a good one when your team are playing away,especially if it is against one of the top sides. It is the classic playing for a draw system,with the chance of grabbing a possible one goal to nil victory.

Good first match and the starting line-up clearly indicates who BB trusts the most in this group. Great ball and player movement created lots of chances although only 12 shots were taken. Absolutely love Goodson and Marshall in the middle. They dominated to a point that both Pearce and Dolo had no defensive responsiblities and joined the attack. I hope Goodson's knee is okay for Honduras.
Beckerman, Rogers & Holden also stode out.
Prdicted line-up for Honduras:

Other than scoring a sitter, i dont think freddy did much. It doesnt look like he can replace anyone on the starting roster. I was expecting more from him considering the competition. How did granada qualify for this cup? Better yet how are they ranked above canada and honduras? Interesting rankings Fifa has come up with. Good win for the MNT. The honduras game should be great.

DCUnitedfootball- your not the only one who can't understand why Man Utd signed owen!,to be honest with you,it is a huge gamble. Newcastle probably needed the cash and Owen did not fancy playing in the championship. As you state,time will tell.